Overview
An organization in the Austin, Texas area is seeking an Assistant to General Counsel to support legal and compliance functions within a full-service title, settlement, underwriting, and vendor management services company serving residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Responsibilities
- Draft indemnities, curative instruments, affidavits, contracts, and other transactional documents for review and approval by General Counsel.
- Review and annotate vendor agreements, office leases, and other third-party contracts.
- Support company regulatory compliance efforts, including FinCEN real estate reporting.
- Prepare draft responses to Department of Insurance (DOI) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) complaints.
- Conduct legal research and assist with legal analysis for employee training materials and presentations.
- Manage the General Counsel’s calendar, appointments, and meetings.
- Maintain and update legal and educational resources on the shared company network.
- Review proposed litigation filings, track company litigation matters, and coordinate with outside counsel as directed.
- Attend depositions, hearings, and similar legal proceedings as a company representative and report outcomes to General Counsel.
- Coordinate and prepare document production in response to subpoenas, summons, or similar legal requests.
- Maintain and update company legal forms in escrow software.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-approved law school preferred.
- Licensed to practice by the Texas State Bar preferred.
- For non-attorneys:
- Paralegal experience drafting corporate and/or transactional documents.
- Legal research experience supporting litigation.
- College degree or equivalent.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and legal research tools such as Westlaw or equivalent.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Personal Attributes
- Friendly, outgoing, and well-organized with a strong work ethic.
- Attention to detail and a desire to find solutions to assist internal and external customers.
- Professional appearance, actions, and conduct to create a positive image.
Compensation & Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Training and development programs
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) matching program
- Employee assistance program
Location
Austin, Texas (Main Office)